I have a lawyer, but they are out of state and only want to do mediation. What is my legal recourse if I have a lot of proof?
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Answered on April 03, 2025
If your current lawyer is not doing what you want, then you need to look at your agreement with that lawyer very closely. You will probably need to...
I'm trying to pay a lien off and they are forcing me to pay legal fees is that the law?
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Answered on April 03, 2025
Here are some basic facts that an attorney would need to evaluate this: (A) are there any signed writings between you and the company? (B) why...
If an employee has used all of their sick time, still has vacation time and calls out sick, can we require they use it?
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Answered on April 03, 2025
Here are some basic facts that an attorney would need to evaluate this: (A) are there any signed writings - contract, offer letter, etc. - between...
Patent?
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Answered on April 03, 2025
A patent is a grant from the government - if the government doesn't give it to you, you don't have one. A patent does not give you the right to do...
Can my former employer withhold a bonus unless I give them access to raw design files, even though there’s no IP contract?
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Answered on April 03, 2025
It sounds like you do not have a contractual right to the bonus. Your former employer may have ownership rights to anything you did as a W-2 under...
Can i use the name Spiderman Inc in California or will Disney sue me??
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Answered on April 03, 2025
In theory, naming a business is not activity that creates trademark rights that would infringe Disney's SpiderMan trademark. But any other business...
What should I report on Form 5472 if the only financial activity was me paying the formation agent with my personal card?
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Answered on April 03, 2025
My suggestion is that you reach out to an attorney and work this out over a video conference with a screenshare. The answers may be simple; the Q&A...
What happens if an LLC decide to close its shop after a lawsuit if filed?
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Answered on April 03, 2025
You definitely need an attorney for this. As mentioned in a prior answer, the key concepts are (A) bankruptcy and (B) piercing the corporate veil -...
What is the most tax advantaged business structure for a married couple starting an llc?
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Answered on April 03, 2025
Whether to keep the default tax status of a 2-member LLC (partnership) or instead to elect S-corporation tax status really depends on how the LLC...
In Nc if an operation agreement isn’t present, can an owner take another owner off without permission?
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Answered on April 03, 2025
The best way to build a consensus with your business partner is to make it clear that you both have most of your interests in common - neither of...